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2016 · Tamil · 2h 47m · Drama, Romance · CBFC U
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Filmi Score
Very good
4 reviews · provisional
69
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Critics praise strong performances, cinematography and Vijay Sethupathi's lead work in this feel-good family drama, though most flag a coincidence-heavy script, uneven campus subplots and a weak resolution.
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Summary
Dharmadurai (2016, Tamil) has a Filmi Score of 69 from 4 critic reviews, is rated 13+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Sun NXT in the US.
A once-promising village doctor, burdened by personal loss and family betrayal, spirals into alcoholism and becomes an outcast. His journey of pain, resilience, and rediscovery takes him from despair to a chance at redemption, as he confronts his past and searches for purpose, love, and reconciliation.
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A once-promising village doctor, burdened by personal loss and family betrayal, spirals into alcoholism and becomes an outcast. His journey of pain, resilience, and rediscovery takes him from despair to a chance at redemption, as he confronts his past and searches for purpose, love, and reconciliation.
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Subramanian praises Sethupathi's performance and the film's craft — camerawork, music, and supporting cast — while noting screenplay lags and a… Read it there →
Pillai calls Dharmadurai a thin, coincidence-heavy story that nonetheless works as a feel-good family entertainer, credited largely to Vijay… Read it there →
Dharmadurai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Dharmadurai by Times of India Read it there →
Published · 3.0/5Filmi’s reading 55
60
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Where can I watch Dharmadurai?
Dharmadurai is streaming on OTT: Sun NXT (India, the US, the UK and Canada), Vi Movies and TV (India) and JioHotstar (India). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Dharmadurai?
Dharmadurai has a Filmi Score of 69 (Very good), the mean of 4 readings of critic reviews, one per review. The score is provisional until at least five reviews are read. Readings run from 55 (Times of India) to 80 (Hindustan Times). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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